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Skaps Skaps SW315 US Fabric Equivalent is US 315

NTPEP APPROVED - GTX-2019-01-290. A woven geotextile fabric made of 100% polypropylene slit film yarns. US 315 resists ultraviolet and biological deterioration, rotting, naturally encountered basics and acids. Polypropylene is stable within a pH range of 2 to 13. US 315 will satisfy the requirements as outlined in AASHTO M-288-06 for Class 1 Stabilization & Separation applications and meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:

SKAPS SW315 woven geotextile fabrics are woven polypropylene materials offering optimum performance when used in stabilization applications. Produced from first quality raw materials, they provide the perfect balance of strength and separation in styles capable of functioning exceptionally well in a wide range of performance requirements. SKAPS SW315 resists ultraviolet resistance, rotting, biological degradation and it is chemically inert to any natural bases or acids. Unless indicated below, all listed properties are Minimum Average Roll Values. This data sheet for SKAPS SW315 is provided for comparison purposes only.

Skaps Skaps SW315 Test Data

Property Test Method English Metric
WeightTypical ASTM D-5261 6 oz/y² 203.4 g/m²
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D-4632 315 lbs 1,402 N
Elongation @ Break ASTM D-4632 15 % 15 %
CBR Puncture ASTM D-6241 1,000 lbs 4,450 N
Trapezoidal Tear ASTM D-4533 120 lbs 534 N
Apparent Opening Size(1,2) ASTM D-4751 40 US Sieve 0.425 mm
Permittivity(1) ASTM D-4491 0.05 Sec⁻¹ 0.05 Sec⁻¹
Water Flow Rate(1) ASTM D-4491 4 g/min/f² 163 L/min/m²
UV Resistance @ 500 Hours ASTM D-4355 70 % 70 %
The supplied information is provided as a service to our customers under "Descriptive Fair Use" to show the relationship between our products and the listed manufacturer's products. All values are published on the manufacturer's website per the date listed below. Products are compared using the properties and test methods on US Fabrics' published, website data sheets. As such, not all properties and test methods may be included in this comparison. US Fabrics, its website and products are neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with the listed manufacturers. All products are registered trademarks of said manufacturers. US Fabrics aims to provide information that is accurate, however does not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information provided on this page or incorporated into it by reference. Please refer to the manufacturer's most recent published data or website to verify accuracy. (1/2021)
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